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SUPERINTENDENT. 


APPROVED: 

W.  J.  -Hawkins,  President. 


'0  TAKE  EFFECT  FEBRUARY  1,  1871. 


RALEIGH : 

NICHOLS   &   GORMAN,    BOOK   AND    JOB   PRINTERS. 

1871. 


Baleigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company. 


SPECIAL  NOTICE 


All  Officers,  Agents  and  Employees  are  hereby  informed  that 
they  are  required,  by  these  Rules  and  Regulations,  and  by  their 
own  interest,  as  well  as  the  interest  of  the  Company,  to  be  polite 
and  considerate  in  their  intercourse  with  the  Patrons  of  the 
Road. 

The  reputation  and  prosperity  of  the  Road  depend  greatly  upon 
the  promptness  with  which  its  business  is  conducted,  and  the 
manner  in  which  its  customers  are  treated  by  the  Officers  and 
Employees. 

They  must  always  remember  that  in  accepting  office  or  posi- 
tion in  the  service  of  the  Company,  they  are  bound  thereby  to 
obey  strictly  the  Rules  and  regulations  issued  from  time  to  time 
by  their  superior  officers. 

All  Rules  and  Regulations  heretofore  issued,  inconsistent  with 
the  Rules  and  Regulations  contained  in  this  book,  are  hereby 
rescinded  and  repealed. 

Special  Regulations  and  Schedules  for  running  Trains  will, 
from  time  to  time  be  issued,  as  may  be  deemed  necessary. 


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RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


FOR   THE   GOVERNMENT    OF   THE 


Raleigh  &  Gaston  R  R  Co. 


PRESIDENT. 

The  President  is  the  Chief  Executive  Officer,  and  all  orders, 
rules,  and  regulations  issued  by  him  or  by  his  authority,  are  to  be 
observed  by  all  persons  in  the  employment  of  the  corporation. 


SUPERINTENDENT. 

The  Superintendent  is  the  second  officer  in  authority,  and  has 
the  direct  supervision  and  control  of  all  matters  pertaining  to 
transportation,  and  all  orders,  rules  and  regulations  issued  by  him 
are  to  be  obeyed. 


MASTER  MACHINIST. 

The  Master  Machinist  is  head  of  the  Mechanical  Department, 
and  has  the  immediate  direction  and  control  of  the  Shops,  build- 


6  Rules  and  Regulations 

ing  and  repair  of  all  the  locomotive  and  other  machinery,  the 
passenger,  freight  and  other  cars,  the  employment  and  discharge 
of  all  Engineers,  Firemen  and  hands  employed  in  the  Eepair 
Shops,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  President  or  Superin- 
tendent. 


ROAD  MASTER. 

The  Eoad  Master  is  the  head  of  the  Eoad  Department,  and 
has  the  immediate  charge  and  supervision  of  all  matters  connected 
with  the  repair  and  maintenance  of  theEoad-Bed,  Track,  Switch- 
es, Frogs  and  Buildings  on  line  of  Eoad,  and  the  repair  of  all 
Bridges  and  Culverts. 

Section  Masters  and  hands  will  be  appointed  and  discharged 
by  him,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  President  or  Superin- 
tendent. He  will  pass  over  the  entire  road  at  least  once  in  ten 
days  in  a  hand  car  and  examine  it  throughout.  All  Gravel  and 
Material  trains  will  be  subject  to  his  orders  while  engaged  on 
on  such  duty. 


Bcdeigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company. 


GENERAL   RULES. 


|HE  Eules  and  Begulations    governing  employees  of  the 
;  Company  can  be  had  on  application  to  the  Office  of  the 
Superintendent. 

J-  Each  employee  is  expected  to  know  them,  and  to  yield  them 
a  cheerful  obedience.  Ignorance  will,  in  no  case,  be  an  excuse 
for  their  violation,  and  any  who  may  feel  disposed  to  question 
them  will  not  remain  in  the  service  of  the  Company. 

"  Employees  are  expected  to  devote  as  much  time  to  the  ser- 
vice of  the  Company  as  may  be  required  for  the  performance 
of  their  duties,  at  such  hours  as  the  occasion  may  demand,  and 
to  reside  where  directed.  They  are  expected  to  obey  instructions 
from  proper  authorities  cheerfully  and  promptly,  and  will  be  lia- 
ble to  dismissal  for  disobedience,  negligence,  incompetency  or 
intoxication. 

Q 

*-»  Employees  must  obtain  leave  in  order  to  justify  absence 
from  duty.  Their  pay  will  be  stopped  when  absent  without  leave, 
or  during  time  of  suspension  from  duty. 

4- 

^t  Employees  passing  over  the  Eoad  upon  their  private  busi- 
ness are  expected  to  provide  themselves  with  passes  from  the 
proper  authorities.  Applications  for  passes  for  themselves,  will 
be  granted  if  not  too  frequently  made. 


Mules  and  Regulations 


<-/  All  employees  must  be  civil  and  obliging  to  passengers  and 
others  with  whom  their  duties  may  bring  them  in  contact. 
They  must  not  indulge  in  profane  or  improper  language,  and 
must  avoid  altercations  with  any  person.  In  aggravated  cases, 
they  can  report  the  facts  to  their  Superiors.  They  are  expected 
to  report  to  the  President  or  Superintendent  any  instance  of 
misconduct  or  neglect  on  the  part  of  employees,  or  any  accident 
affecting  the  interests  of  the  Company  which  shall  fall  under 
their  observation. 


6 


If,  in  any  case,  instructions  are  not  clearly  understood,  par- 
ties whose  duty  it  is  to  carry  them  out  must  act,  if  possible,  in 
such  a  way,  that  the  safety  of  persons  and  property  which  may 
be  in  their  charge  will  not  be  endangered. 

■  Any  modification  of  these  Bules,  or  any  new  Regulations 
which  may  accompany  the  Time  Tables  as  "Special  Regulations," 
must  be  observed  as  long  only  as  the  Time  Table  on  which  they 
are  printed  is  in  use. 


Raleigh  &  Gaston  Eailroad  Company. 


■ 


SIGNALS. 


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Every  Station  Agent,  Section  Master,  Bridge  Watchman  or 
other  employee  of  the  Company  having  to  make  Signals,  is  re- 
required  to  provide  himself  with  them,  keep  them  on  hand,  in 
good  order,  and  in  readiness  for  immediate  use. 


Ked  signifies  Danger,  and  is  a  signal  to  stop. 

Blue  signifies  Caution,  and  is  a  signal  to  go  slowly. 


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10 

-L- *-  A  Bed  Flag  displayed  by  day,  or  a  Bed  Light  by  night, — 
a  Lantern  showing  across  the  Track — a  Flag,  Hat,  Handkerchief, 
or  any  object  waved  violently  by  any  person,  on  the  Track, 
signifies  Danger,  and  is  a  signal  to  Stop.  Bed  Flags,  or  Bed 
Lanterns,  must  never  be  used  as  signal  of  caution  only,  but 
Always  as  Danger  Signals. 

J-^  A  Blue  Flag  by  day,  and  a  Blue  Light  by  night,  is  the 
proper  Caution  signals  to  be  used. 


TRAIN    SIGNALS. 


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Each  Train,  or  Engine  without  a  Train,  while  running 
after  Sunset,  must  display  one  White  Head  Light  in  front  of 
the  Engine,  and  one  Bed  Light  in  the  rear  of  Train  or  Engine. 


14 


Each  Passenger  Train,  while  running,  must  have  a  Bell 
Cord   attached  to  the  Signal  Bell  of  the  Locomotive,  passing 


10  Sides  and  Regulations 

through  or  over  the  entire  length  of  the  Train,  and  secured  to 
the  rear  end  of  the  hind  Car. 

-Lv  Each  Freight  Train  while  running  by  day,  must  display 
a  Signal  on  the  Engineer's,  or  Eight  Side  of  the  Rear  Car  of  the 
Train,  to  enable  the  Train  Men  to  know  that  the  whole  of  then- 
Train  is  attached  to  the  Engine.  The  Signal  Lamp  carried  at 
night,  must  be  attached  to  the  side  of  the  Rear  Car,  for  the  same 
purpose. 


16 


A  Red  Flag  by  day,  and  a  Red  Light  by  night,  carried  in 
front  of  an  Engine,  denotes  that  the  Engine  or  Train,  is  followed 
by  another  Engine  or  Train,  running  on  the  sume  Schedule. 
The  Engine  or  Train  thus  signalled,  will  be  entitled  to  the  same 
Schedule  rights  and  privileges,  as  the  Engine  or  train  carrying 
the  Signal. 


17 


A  Blue  Flag  by  day,  and  a  Blue  Light  by  night,  carried 
in  front  of  an  Engine,  denotes  that  the  Engine  or  Train  is  fol- 
lowed by  another  Engine  or  Train  running  on  an  irregular 
Schedule.  The  Engine  or  Train  thus  signalled,  will  keep  out  of 
the  way  of  all  Regular  Trains. 


ENGINEERS'    SIGNALS  -B*  Whistle. 


18 


The  Whistle  shall  be  sounded  as  an  Alabii  Signal,  when 
approaching  a  Station. 


19 


A  succession  of  short  blasts  of  the  Whistle  is  an  alarm 
for  Cattle,  and  calls  the  attention  of  the  Train  Men  to  danger. 


20 


One  blast  of  the  Whistle,  when  running,  is  a  Danger 
Signal,  and  is  a  notice  to  apply  the  Brakes. 


21 


Two  blasts  of  the  Whistle  is  a  notice  to  throw  off  the 
Brakes. 


Raleigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company.  11 


22 


Three  blasts  of  the  "Whistle  is  a  signal  for  the  Engine  to 
back. 

^jO    Four  blasts  of  the  Whistle  is  a  signal  to  call  in  the  Flag- 
man, or  Signal-man. 

94. 

<<— I  J-  The  Ringing  of  the  Engine  Bell  while  the  Train  is  stand- 
ing, is  a  signal  for  passengers  to  take  their  seats. 


CONDUCTORS'  SIGNALS.-ByBellCord. 


&*-J     A  tap  of  the  Signal  Bell,  when  the  Engine  is  standing, 
is  a  notice  to  Start. 

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"  Vi/    A  tap  of  the  Signal  Bell,  when  the  Engine  is  running,  is 
a  notice  to  Stop. 

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^J  ■       Two  taps  of  the   Signal  Bell,  when  the  Engine  is  run- 
ning, is  a  notice  to  Stop  at  the  next  Station. 

oo 

-£jO     Three  taps  of  the  Signal  Bell,   when  the  Engine  is  run- 
ning, is  a  notice  to  slacken  speed  and  look  out  for  the  cause  of  it. 

9Q 

^J  *Zf     Three  taps  of  the  Signal  Bell,  when  the  Engine  is  stand- 
ing, is  a  notice  to  back  the  Train. 

SIGNALS  BY  LAMP. 

*-*  v-f    A  Lamp  swung  across  the  Track  is  a  signal  to  Stop. 

Q1 

*->-»-     A  Lamp  raised  and  lowered  vertically,  is  a  signal  to  go 
ahead. 


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A  Lamp  swung  in  a  Circle,  is  a  signal  to  back. 


12  Mules  and  Regulations 


CONDUCTORS. 


33 


All  Conductors  must  provide  themselves  -with  a  uniform 
dress,  to  be  worn  always  when  on  duty.  Style  of  dress  shall  be, 
Blue  Sacque  Coat,  Pants  and  Cap,  with  Brass  Buttons. 


34 


All  Conductors  will  respect  the  orders  of  the  Agent  at 
Weldon,  when  at  that  Station. 


35 


The  Conductor  will  control  the  running  of  his  Train. 
He  must  see  that  Schedule  time  is  made  whenever  circumstances 
will  permit,  and  prevent  any  reckless  running  on  the  part  of  the 
Engineer.  If  the  condition  of  the  Track  and  safety  of  the  Train 
require  it,  he  will  prescribe  a  lower  rate  of  speed  than  on  the 
time  table.  Should  the  Engineer  disregard  his  directions,  he 
will  report  the  facts  to  the  Superintendent. 


36 


Each  Conductor  must  carry  an  accurate  and  reliable 
Watch,  and  Regulate  the  same  daily,  by  the  Clock  in  the  Su- 
perintendent's Office. 


37 


Conductors  will  be  responsible  for  the  proper  manage- 
ment of  their  Trains,  and  for  the  good  conduct  of  all  persons 
employed  upon  them.  They  will  report  to  the  Superintendent 
any  misconduct  or  neglect  of  duty  on  the  part  of  train  hands, 
which  may  take  place. 


38 


They  will  see  that  their  Trains  do  not  leave  any  Station 
before  the  time  mentioned  on  the  time  table  for  leaving  it.  They 
will  give  the  signal  for  starting  and,  should  occasion  require  it, 


EaleigJi  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company.  13 

for  stopping  the  Train  at  any  point  on  the  line  of  the  Eoad.  In 
case  of  accident  or  detention,  they  will,  immediately  upon  arri- 
val at  Baleigh,  furnish  a  full  written  statement  of  the  facts  to 
the  Superintendent. 

O  %?  All  Telegraphic  or  Written  orders  affecting  the  running 
of  his  Train,  which  may  be  received  by  the  Conductor,  must  be 
shown  by  him  to  the  Engineer  of  the  Train  immediately. 

jlW  It  will  be  the  duty  of  the  Conductor  to  see  that  a  Head 
Light  is  carried  upon  the  Engine,  and  that  a  Bed  Light  is  proper- 
ly disposed  upon  the  rear  of  his  Train,  in  all  cases  when  running 
after  dark.  Trains  must  not  be  run  at  night  without  such  Lights. 


41 


In  case  of  accident,  the  Conductor  must  remain  with  his 
train,  and  will  call  upon  any  employee  of  the  Company  who  may 

■  I  be  present,  for  any  necessary  assistance. 

i  ' 

jl.^1    Each  Conductor  will  report  to  the  Superintendent  any 
11    damage  which  may  occur  to  Cars  of  his  train  or  to^any  other  cars, 
or  property  belonging  to  the  Company,  of  which  he  may  have 
knowledge. 


43 


When  a  Conductor  believes  his  Train  to  have  passed  over 
a  broken  Bail,  he  must  stop  the  Train  and  ascertain  whether 
such  is  the  case,  and  if  so,  he  will  leave  a  brakeman,  with  a  Bed 
Flag  or  Lamp,  sending  him  back  a  necessary  distance  to  prevent 
i  accident  to  any  train  following.  It  will  be  the  duty  of  the  Con- 
ductor in  such  cases  to  stop  at  the  next  Station,  notify  the  Local 
Agent,  and  Telegraph  the  fact  to  the  Superintendent  and  Boad- 
Master. 


44 


When  from  any  cause  it  becomes  nesessary  for  a  train  to 
remain  stationary  upon  the  Main  Track,  immediately  after  com- 
ing to  a  stop,  the  Conductor  must  send  a  man  along  the  track  in 
each  direction,  a  distance  of  at  least  two  thousand  feet  from  his 


14  Rules  and  Regulations 

Train,  with  a  Ked  Flag  if  by  day,  or  a  Red  Light  if  at  night,  to 
warn  Engineer's  of  any  approaching  Train  of  the  danger  of 
Cohesion. 

4-S 

aTv  The  Conductor  of  a  Train  which  is  following  another, 
must  keep  at  least  ten  minutes  behind  time  of  the  leading  Train, 
and  see  that  curves  are  passed  and  Stations  approached  with 
aution. 


46 


When  one  Train  shall  overtake  another,  and  the  two  are 
thereafter  run  as  one  train,  the  Conductor  nearest  whose  Train 
time  the  amalgamated  train  is  run,  shall  be  Conductor  of  it.  The 
Brakemen  of  both  original  trains  will  be  under  his  orders,  and 
the  other  Conductor  must  give  him  any  assistance  he  may 
require  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  as  such  Conductor. 


47 


It  is  impossible  to  anticipate  all  the  contingencies  which 
may  arise.  The  Conductor  must,  at  all  times,  exercise  his  best 
judgment  and  discretion,  and  in  cases  of  extraordinary  difficulty 
or  danger,  he  must  confer  and  advise  with  the  Engineer.  If 
circumstances  require  it,  he  may  call  upon  any  employee  who  is 
present  for  assistance.  He  must  not  act  contrary  to  the  rules  of 
the  Road  on  mere  supposition,  but  only  in  extreme  cases,  when 
it  is  imperatively  necessary  for  the  safety  of  life,  or  the  security 
of  the  property  of  the  Company. 


48 


No  precautionary  measures  must  be  neglected  at  any 
time,  and  all  unnecessary  risks  must  be  avoided,  In  cases  of 
doubt,  the  safest  course  must  always  be  adopted. 


Baleigli  &  Gaston  Eailroad  Company.  15 


PASSENGER  CONDUCTORS. 


49 


Conductors  of  Passenger  Trains  are  required  to  appear, 
when  on  duty,  respectably  dressed,  and  wearing  their  badges. 


50 


They  must  be  at  the  Station  at  least  half  an-hour  previ- 
ous to  the  starting  time  of  then*  trains.  It  is  their  duty  to  see 
that  their  Baggage-Masters  and  Brakemen  are  attending  to  their 
duties,  that  the  Cars  on  the  Train  are  clean  and  in  a  proper  con- 
dition in  all  respects,  with  water  in  the  Coolers,  Lamps  in  order 
for  use,  and  Fuel  if  the  weather  requires  it.  They  must  also 
be  sure  that  Red  and  Blue  Signal  Flags  and  Lanterns  are  upon 
the  Train. 


51 


On  arrival  of  a  Passenger  Train  at  a  Station  at  which  a 
stop  is  to  be  made,  the  Conductor  wiU  cause  the  name  of  such 
Station  to  be  distinctly  announced  in  each  car, — by  himself  or  by 
Train  hands.  Sufficient  time  must  be  allowed  passengers  to  enter 
and  leave  the  Cars  with  safety,  avoiding,  however,  any  unneces- 
sary delay.  Unless  in  extraordinary  cases,  no  other  than  the  re- 
gular stops  must  be  made,  either  to  take  on  or  let  off  Passengers, 
without  an  order  from  the  President  or  Superintendent. 


52 


Upon  the  arrival  of  a  Passenger  Train  at  its  destination, 
the  Conductor  must  remain  with  his  Train  until  the  Passen- 
gers have  left.  He  must  see  that  windows  of  cars  are  closed, 
lights  extinguished,  and  if  there  is  fire  in  stoves,  that  no  wood 
is  left  dangerously  near  them. 


16  Rules  and  Regulations 

vO  Conductors  and  Train  hands  must  not  allow  passengers 
to  remain  upon  platforms  of  Cars  when  in  motion,  and  will  en- 
deavor to  guard  them  against  injury  from  putting  their  heads  or 
arms  out  of  the  windows. 

Ort  Conductors  or  Train  hands  must  not  attempt  to  influence 
passengers  for  or  against  particular  Hotels,  or  other  public  estab- 
lishments. Their  intercourse  with  passengers  must  be  polite  and 
obliging.  Smoking  in  or  about  the  Shops,  Office  and  the  Depots, 
on  the  Engines,  or  on  Passenger  Trains  is  prohibited.  The  use 
of  Intoxicating  Drinks  is  prohibited — persons  known  to  be  in 
the  habitual  use  of  them  will  not  be  retained  in  the  service.  Any 
Employee  known  to  have  been  intoxicated  will  be  immediately 
dismissed.  The  use  of  profane  or  indecent  language  will  not  be 
tolerated. 

*J*J  Conductors  will  not  permit  any  person  not  authorized  by 
the  President  or  Superintendent  to  sell  Books,  Papers,  or  other 
articles  in  the  Cars. 


56 


Conductors  must  see  that  order  and  decorum  are  pre- 
served in  the  Cars.  They  will  remonstrate  with  any  person  who 
may  be  guilty  of  disorderly  or  improper  conduct.  If  such  con- 
duct is  persisted  in,  to  the  annoyance  of  other  passengers,  it  be- 
comes the  duty  of  the  Conductor  to  eject  the  offending  party 
or  parties  from  the  Train. 


57 


Conductors  will  require  of  each  passenger  on  his  Train  a 
Ticket,  or  a  pass  signed  by  either  the  President,  Superintendent 
or  a  Director,  which  they  will  return  to  the  General  Ticket  Agent 
at  Baleigh.  He  will  require  of  any  passenger  failing  to  produce 
such  ticket  or  pass,  the  amount  of  the  fare  in  money.  Should 
any  person  refuse  to  pay  his  fare  under  such  circumstances,  he 
should  be  required  to  leave  the  train. 


Raleigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company.         17 


58 


All  money  paid  to  the  Conductor  must  be  noted  on  his 
way-bill,  giving  number  of  passengers,  and  naming  points  at 
which  each  entered  and  left  the  train. 


59 


When,  for  non-payment  of  fare  or  disorderly  conduct,  it 
may  become  necessary  to  put  a  passenger  off  a  train,  the  Con- 
ductor must  be  careful  to  use  no  more  force  than  is  absolutely 
necessary  to  accomplish  the  purpose,  and  in  all  cases  to  perform 
the  duty  at  some  public  Eoad-Crossing,  or  near  some  house  or 
Station,  as  may  be  most  convenient.  When  obliged  to  use  force, 
the  Conductor  will  employ  the  train  hands,  and  if  possible,  to 
effect  his  purpose  without  it,  he  will  not  himself  touch  the  pas- 
senger. In  every  such  case  the  Conductor  will  ascertain  the 
names  and  addresses  of  some  four  or  five  passengers  who,  from  a 
personal  knowledge  of  the  facts  can  be  called  upon  to  testify  to 
them  should  it  become  necessary,  and  send  the  same  to  the  Su- 
perintendent, together  with  a  full  written  statement  of  the  occur- 
rence. 


18  Mules  and  Regulations 

FREIGHT    CONDUCTORS: 

\J\J  Freight  Conductors  must  see  to  making  up  their  trains, 
and  be  particular  that  a  car  with  a  good  brake  is  the  last  one  in 
the  train.  They  must  follow  the  time-table  in  running  their  trains 
as  nearly  as  possible,  and  attend  properly  to  the  business  of  the 
train  at  Way  Stations.  When  at  Way  Stations  they  will  be  ex- 
pected to  obey  all  reasonable  requirements  of  the  Station  Agents. 


61 


It  is  the  duty  of  Freight  Conductors  to  make  frequent 
examinations  of  cars  in  their  train  while  on  the  road,  to  see  that 
journals  do  not  become  heated,  and  that  wheels,  brakes,  &c,  are 
in  good  order.  Any  accident  occurring  to  their  trains  or  coming 
to  their  notice,  should  be  reported  at  once,  in  writing,  to  the  Su- 
perintendent. 


62 


Freight  Conductors  must  examine  loading  of  Platform 
Cars,  and  if  not  so  loaded  that  the  freight  upon  them  may  be 
safely  transported,  they  will  notify  the  Agent  at  the  Station  of 
the  fact,  and  leave  the  car  or  cars  to  be  re-loaded. 


63 


Conductors  of  Freight  Trains  must  be  careful  not  to 
allow  their  trains  to  stand  upon  the  track  where  they  will  obstruct 
the  public  travel  over  highways  at  crossings. 


64 


Any  train  approaching  a  Station,  at  which  a  regular  train 
is  due,  must  move  with  caution. 


Raleigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company.         19 


GRAVEL  AND  MATERIAL  TRAINS. 


65 


Conductors  of  Gravel  and  Material  Trains  must  have  their 
trains  upon  a  siding,  at  least  twenty  minutes  before  any  regular 
train  is  due,  and  will  be  held  responsible  for  leaving  all  switches 
in  a  proper  position  for  approaching  trains. 


20  Bides  and  Regulations 

BAGGAGE   MASTERS. 

fifi 

V/V#    Baggage  Masters  are  under  the  orders  and  directions  of 

Conductors.  They  are  expected  to  be  at  their  posts  three-quar- 
ters of  an  hour  previous  to  the  time  of  the  starting  of  their 
trains,  wearing  their  Badges,  and  attending  to  their  duties. 


67 


It  is  the  duty  of  the  Baggage  Masters  to  take  charge  of 
the  Baggage  of  Passengers,  and  to  deliver  the  same  to  them  at 
the  point  of  destination. 


68 


Baggage  Masters  will  be  held  responsible  for  the  careful 
handling  of  Baggage  in  all  cases.  They  are  required  to  remain 
in  the  Baggage  Car  during  running  of  the  train,  and  must 
not  allow  any  other  person  to  ride  in  the  Car,  without  an  order 
from  the  President  or  Superintendent.  They  are  expected  to 
render  any  other  service  connected  with  the  running  of  the 
train,  which  the  Conductor  may  require  of  them. 


69 


Ealaigli  8c  Gaston  Railroad  Company.         21 


BRAKEMEN- 


Brakemen  are  under  the  orders  of  the  Conductor,  and 
are  expected  to  be  on  the  train  three-quarters  of  an  hour  previ- 
ous to  the  hour  of  starting,  wearing  their  Badges. 


70 


It  is  the  duty  of  Brakemen  to  have  the  Lamps  in  the 
Cars  in  good  order  and  ready  for  use,  to  provide  water  in  Cool- 
ers, the  necessary  Lanterns  and  Flags,  both  Red  and  Blue,  and 
Wood,  if  the  season  requires  it.  They  are  expected  to  see  that 
the  cars  are  clean  and  in  every  respect  in  good  condition. 


71 


Brakemen  must  see  that  the  Bell  cord  extending  through 
the  train,  is  properly  connected  with  the  Engine  before  the  train 
is  started,  and  at  the  end  of  the  trip  that  it  is  properly  taken 
care  of.  They  must  light  Lamps  at  proper  times,  keep  up  fires 
in  Stoves  when  necessary,  and  do  such  other  work  as  may  be 
required  by  the  Conductor.  The  head  Brakeman  will  ride  upon 
the  front  platform  of  the  rear  Car,  if  a  Passenger  Train,  and  on 
the  rear  Car  if  a  Freight  Train.  In  addition  to  his  other  duties 
he  must  keep  the  Signal  Light  for  rear  of  the  train  in  good 
order,  and  attach  it  in  the  proper  position,  when  running  at 
night.  He  must  inspect  the  brakes  and  wheels  from  time  to 
time,  give  his  attention  to  coupling  the  cars,  and  have  at  hand 
on  the  train,  provided  for  contingencies,  spare  Coupling  Links 
and  Pins,  Oil,  Waste,  Lanterns  and  Flags  ;  for  the  safe  keeping 
of  all  of  which,  he  will  be  held  responsible. 


72 


Brakemen  will  not  allow  passengers  to  ride  upon  the 
platforms  of  Passenger  Cars.  They  will  themselves  ride  upon 
the  platforms  of  Passenger  Cars,  or  the  outside  of  Freight  Cars, 
prepared  to  apply  the  brakes  immediately  when  signalled  by  the 
Engineer.  They  are  expected  to  examine  wheels  and  bearings, 
oiling  them  when  necessary. 


22  Rules  and  Regulations 

I  O  Brakemen  must  not  put  down  the  brakes  sufficiently 
hard  to  slide  the  wheels. 

•  ^^  Great  caution  must  be  observed  in  applying  brakes  in 
cases  where  part  of  the  cars  of  a  train  have  broken  loose  from 
the  remainder,  to  avoid  collision  between  the  disconnected  cars 
and  the  balance  of  the  train. 


Ealeigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company.         23 


ENGINEERS. 


75 


Engineers  are  subject  to  the  direction  of  Conductors 
while  their  Engines  are  attached  to  trains.  They  are  responsible 
for  the  safety  of  their  trains,  and  should  always  act  under  a 
sense  of  the  accountability,  with  prudence  and  judgment.  The 
Engineer  must  obey  all  reasonable  directions  of  the  Conductor 
relating  to  the  running  of  the  train.  He  must  not,  however, 
violate  any  rule  of  the  road,  even  when  ordered  by  the  Con- 
ductor so  to  do,  unless  in  his  judgment,  as  well  as  that  of  the 
Conductor,  a  necessity  exists  for  such  action.  He  must  always, 
when  on  duty,  carry  with  him  a  copy  of  the  last  time  table 
issued  and,  unless  unavoidebly  prevented,  must  run  in  accord- 
ance with  it,  keeping  at  all  times  a  vigilant  lookout  for  any  sig- 
nals and  for  any  obstructions  upon  the  track. 


76 


Engineers  and  Conductors  are  required  to  carry  a  relia- 
ble Watch,  and  to  regulate  the  same  daily,  by  the  clock  in  the 
Superintendent's  Office,  at  Raleigh. 


77 


Each  Engineer  must  see  that  his  Engine  is  kept  clean, 
and  that  everything  upon  it  is  in  its  proper  place.  At  the  end 
of  each  trip  he  will  see  that  his  Engine  is  properly  placed  in  the 
Engine  House,  and  examine  to  see  if  it  is  in  perfect  order.  If 
found  to  be  in  any  way  defective,  it  is  his  duty  to  report  the 
fact  at  once  to  the  Master-Machinist  or  Foreman  of  Shops.  A 
particular  examination  must  be  made  of  the  Spark  Arrester  and 
Ash  Pan,  to  be  sure  that  they  are  in  perfect  order. 


78 


Engineers  must  be  careful  to  see  that  they  have  upon 
their  Engines  Red  and  Blue  Lanterns  and  Flags,  Jackscrews,  and 
such  other  tools  as  may  probably  be  needed  in  case  of  accident. 


79 


The  Engineer  must  never  fail  to  have  a  Head  Light  on. 
his  Engine  when  running  at  night. 


24  Mules  and  Regulations 

OU  When  more  than  one  Engine  shall  haul  a  train,  the  En- 
gineer of  the  leading  Engine  will  be  considered  the  Engineer  of 
the  train. 

O  -L  The  Engineer  must  not  leave  his  Engine  while  it  is  at- 
tached to  a  train,  or  while  it  is  standing  upon  the  main  track, 
unless  in  case  of  the  most  urgent  necessity.  In  all  such  cases 
he  must  leave  the  Engine  in  charge  of  the  Fireman,  or  some 
other  competent  person.  On  no  account  must  the  Engine  be 
left  without  some  responsible  person  on  it. 

O^  Engineers  will  not  permit  any  person  to  ride  on  their 
Engines  or  Tenders,  except  the  Fireman,  Conductor  and  Brake- 
men  of  the  Train,  Master-Machinist,  Road-Master,  Section- 
Masters,  on  their  respective  Sections,  Superintendent,  President, 
or  such  persons  as  the  President,  Superintendent,  or  Master  - 
Machinist  may  direct. 


83 


Engineers  are  particularly  cautioned  to  run  their  trains 
slowly  through  Raleigh,  ringing  bell  upon  the  Engine. 


84 


The  Throttle  Valve  must  be  closed  before  reaching 
Bridges,  and  no  steam  used  while  passing  over  them,  if  it  can  be 
avoided.  All  Bridges  on  the  line  of  the  Boad  must  be  ap- 
proached cautiously,  and  trains  must  move  over  them  at  a  mod- 
erate speed  only. 


85 


Engineers  must  approach  any  Station  at  which  a  stop  is 
to  be  made,  slowly,  so  that  the  train  will  stop  at  the  platform 
without  making  it  necessary  to  reverse  the  Engine  or  slide  the 
wheels.  Stations  at  which  no  stop  is  made  must  be  passed  at  a 
reduced  rate  of  speed  in  all  cases. 


86 


Engineers  are  expected  to  observe  changes  of  grade, 
weight  of  train  and  condition  of  track,  regulating  the  speed  of 
their  trains  so  that  they  will  be  under  control  when  on  down 


Raleigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company.  25 

grades,  and  so  that  they  can  be  stopped  in  the  same  distance  as 
when  running  on  a  level. 

O  /  When  following  another  train,  the  Engineer  must  keep 
at  least  ten  minutes  behind  time  of  the  leading  train,  and  must 
observe  great  caution  in  passing  curves  and  approaching  Sta- 
tions, to  avoid  running  into  it. 

OO  Engineers  must  observe  carefully  the  position  of  Switch- 
es before  crossing  them. 


89 


In  case  of  accident,  the  Engineer  must  make  a  written 
statement  of  the  facts,  and  be  prepared  to  testify  to  the  same  if 
necessary. 


90 


The  Whistle  must  be  sounded,  or  the  Bell  of  the  Engine 
rung  at  the  starting  of  aU  trains,  and  also  with  a  prolonged  sound 
when  approaching  a  Station,  and  reaching  a  point  within  half  a 
mile  of  it. 


91 


The  Engineer  will  not,  under  any  circumstances,  run 
past  a  signal  of  danger,  and  if  doubtful  of  the  meaning  of  a 
signal,  he  must  always  stop  the  train  and  ascertain  about  it. 
Should  a  Danger  Signal  be  improperly,  or  unnecessarily  shown, 
the  Engineer  will  report  the  fact  to  the  Superintendent. 


92 


Those  showing  Danger  Signals  are  alone  responsible  for 
the  act,  and  Engineers  must  not  assume  to  judge  of  its  propriety, 
but  must  stop  their  trains  at  once  in  every  case  when  such  sig- 
nals are  shown. 

«_/*->  The  Engineer  of  a  Freight  Train,  which  shall  overtake  a 
disabled  Passenger  train,  will  be  subject  to  orders  of  the  Con- 
ductor of  the  Passenger  Train,  and,  if  so  ordered  by  him,  will 
couple  on  to  the  Passenger  Train,  leaving  his  Freight  Train  on 
the  nearest  siding,  if  necessary. 


94 


Every  precaution  must  be  taken  at  all  times  to  guard 
against  accident,  and  in  cases  of  doubt  the  safest  coukse  must 
always  be  adojoted. 


26  Rules  and  Regulations 


RULES   FOB   SPECIAL    AGENTS 


95 


Agents  in  charge  of  the  United  States  Mail,  Messengers 
of  Express  Companies,  and  Individuals  in  charge  of  Private 
Cars,  while  with  the  Trains  of  the  Raleigh  &  Gaston  Rail  Road 
Company,  must  consider  themselves  as  Employees  of  the  Raleigh 
&  Gaston  Rail  Road  Company  in  all  matters  connected  with  the 
movement  and  government  of  the  Trains,  and  must  conform  to 
the  directions  of  the  Conductors  thereof. 


Baleigli  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company.  27 

RULES   FOR    STATION    AGENTS. 


96 


The  Agents  in  charge  of  the  Stations  of  the  Company 
are  paid  a  fixed  salary,  and  are  required  to  devote  themselves 
entirely  to  the  business  of  the  Company. 


97 


Station  Agents  have  the  charge  of  the  Books,  Papers, 
Buildings,  Sidings  and  Grounds  of  the  Company,  and  of  the 
property  entrusted  to  the  Company  in  the  transaction  of  busi- 
ness, at  their  respective  Stations,  and  •will  be  held  responsible 
for  their  safe  keeping  and  proper  care  ;  and  also,  for  the  proper 
employment  and  deportment  of  the  Employees  of  the  Company 
at  their  Stations. 


98 


When  Cars  are  left  at  a  Station,  they  must  be  taken  in 
charge  by  the  Agent,  and  secured  by  him  against  being  pushed 
by  evil  disposed  persons,  or  being  blown  by  the  wind  so  as  to 
interfere  with  the  safety  of  trains  using  the  main  track. 


99 


They  must  keep  the  Depot  Buildings  and  the  Grounds 
connected  with  them,  clean  and  in  good  order  for  the  accomoda- 
tion of  Passengers,  and  for  the  reception  of  Freight ;  and  must 
preserve  order  in  and  about  their  Stations. 


100 


They  are  prohibited  from  selling  Tickets  to  persons 
who  are  not  in  a  proper  condition  to  take  care  of  themselves,  or 
whose  condition  might  endanger  their  lives,  or  make  them  a 
source  of  annoyance  to  others  in  the  train. 


101 


They  are  prohibited  from  receiving  Local  Freight  to  be 
forwarded,  the  destination  of  which  is  not  distinctly  marked  and 
made  known  to  them,  and  which  is  in  such  condition  that  its 
safe  transportation,  and  the  transportation  of  other  Articles,  in 
the  same  Car,  shall  be  endangered  by  it.  Exception  may  be 
made  to  marking  each  Article,  when  a  full  Car  load,  unpacked, 
is  shipped  by  one  Consignor  to  one  Consignee. 


28  Rules  and  Regulations 

109 

J- vy^l  They  are  prohibited  from  selling  Tickets  or  delivering 
Goods  on  Credit.     The  Teehs  are  Cash. 

4-Vf^jf  They  must  keep  their  Accounts,  make  their  Eeports, 
and  pay  over  their  Cash  in  such  manner  and  form,  and  at  such 
time  as  the  Auditor  and  Treasurer  shall  direct. 

104- 

-i-V-f^t  All  Freight  on  the  Way  Bill3  not  marked  as  pre-paid 
must  be  charged  to  the  Agent  of  the  Station  where  it  is  left. 


105 


They  shall  make  correct  entries  in  theEeceiving  Books 
of  the  Company  of  the  Weight,  Marks  and  Description  of  Arti- 
cles, and  other  particulars  required  by  the  Books  and  Forms  in 
use  by  the  Company  for  that  purpose,  with  the  Classification 
and  Rate  of  Charge,  which  weight,  marks,  description,  &c,  clas- 
sification and  Bate  of  Charge  shall  be  the  original  entry  from 
which  the  Manifest  shall  be  made,  one  copy  of  which  shall  be 
sent  to  the  Auditor's  Office  by  Passenger  Train,  and  one  copy 
sent  to  the  Agent  who  is  to  receive  the  Freight.  The  copy  sent 
to  the  Agent  who  is  to  receive  the  Freight,  may  be  sent  by  Pas- 
senger Train,  or  by  the  Conductor  of  the  Train  who  is  to  deliver 
the  Freight.  When  sent  direct  to  the  Agent  by  Passenger  Train, 
a  Memorandum  Manifest  must  be  furnished  to  the  Conductor. 


106 


They  must  examine  each  Way  Bill  received  by  them, 
before  delivering  the  Freight,  and  correct  errors.  When  errors 
are  found  and  corrected,  they  must  report  them  to  the  Agent 
forwarding,  and  to  the  Auditor's  Office.  The  Way  Bills  or  Man- 
ifests of  Freight  received,  must  be  correctly  entered  on  the  Books 
of  the  Company,  and  in  the  manner  and  form  required  by  the 
Books  and  Forms  which  are  furnished  for  that  purpose,  and  the 
Manifest  filed  in  the  order  in  which  they  are  reported  to  the 
Auditor,  and  carefully  preserved  for  reference. 


107 


AH  Freight  to  be  left  at  places  where  the  Company  has 
no  Agent  must  be  prepaid,  and   the  Freight  charged  thereon  to 


Raleigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company.  29 

the  next  more  distant  regular  Station ;  but  the  Manifest  is  to  be 
made  to  the  place  where  the  Articles  are  to  be  left,  provided  the 
place  is  mentioned  on  the  Freight  Tariff,  and  care  taken  to  enter 
the  items  thus  charged  into  the  pre-paid  column.  If  Agents  fail 
to  exact  prepayment  on  Freight  to  such  intermediate  points,  they 
will  be  held  responsible  for  the  full  amount  of  the  Freight.  Du- 
plicate Manifests  must  be  prepared,  and  one  sent  to  the  Agent 
of  the  Station  to  which  the  Freight  is  charged,  the  other  must 
be  given  to  the  Conductor  of  the  Train  who  is  to  deliver  it. 
Agents  receiving  Manifests  for  Freight  to  be  delivered  at  places 
where  the  Company  has  no  Agent,  must  require  of  the  Conduc- 
tor who  delivers  it,  a  certificate,  or  endorsement  on  his  Mani- 
fest that  it  has  been  delivered  by  him,  and  must  not  fail  to  make 
inquiry  of  the  Conductor  as  to  the  fact  of  its  delivery,  in  case 
the  Conductor  should  fail  to  report  it.  Agents  having  Goods 
destined  for  a  point  on  the  Road  not  named  on  the  Freight  Ta- 
riff, should,  before  agreeing  to  deliver  them,  know  that  the 
Freight  train  is  authorized  to  stop  at  the  point  where  the  Arti- 
cles are  to  be  left. 


108 


A  receipt  must  be  given  to  the  Consignor,  and,  when 
required  by  the  shipper,  a  duplicate  for  the  Consignee.  Bills 
must  be  issued  against  Consignees. 


109 


They  must  make  Daily,  "Weekly  and  Monthly  returns 
to  the  Auditor,  at  the  time,  and  in  the  manner  and  form  pre- 
scribed by  him. 


110 


They  must  report  the  business  of  their  Stations  to  the 
President  or  Superintendent,  whenever  required. 


Ill 


They  are  required  to  have  a  general  oversight  over  Tele- 
graph Operators,  to  know  that  they  are  at  their  posts  at  the 
proper  time,  and  that  they  properly  conduct  themselves  and 
attend  to  their  duties. 


30  Bides  and  Begulations 

-JL-L"  They  must  be  particular  to  report  to  the  President  or 
Superintendent  when  disabled  Cars  or  Freight,  for  other  Stations, 
are  left  at  their  Station,  giving  Marks,  &c,  of  Goods,  and  procure 
orders  without  delay,  for  the  disposition  of  such  Cars  or  Goods. 

JL-LO  They  must  report  to  the  President  or  Superintendent, 
all  deviation  from  the  Eules  and  Regulations  of  the  Company  by 
Officers  or  other  Employees  of  the  Company.  They  must  use  all 
proper  means  to  secure  traffic  for  the  Road  ;  avoid  giving  offence, 
and  act  at  all  times  with  the  view  of  accommodating  the  public, 
and  promoting  the  best  interests  of  the  Company. 


Baleigh  &  Gaston  Eailroad  Company.  31 


RULES   FOR   SECTION    MASTERS. 


114 


The  Section  Masters  are  under  the  immediate  direction 
of  the  Eoad  Master,  and  must  report  to  him.  They  have  charge 
of  the  Police  and  Repairs  on  their  respective  Sections,  and  will 
be  held  responsible  for  the  condition  and  watching  of  the  Eoad, 
and  all  its  appurtenances. 


115 


Each  Section  Master  is  required  to  pass  over  the  whole 
extent  of  his  Section,  at  least  once  in  two  days,  and  to  observe 
particularly,  the  condition  of  the  Main  Track  Sidings,  Road-bed, 
common  Road  crossings,  Bridges,  Culverts,  &c,  and  execute 
such  repairs  as  may  be  necessary  ;  attention  being  paid  to  pre- 
serving a  uniform  surface  to  the  Track,  particularly  at  the  join- 
ings of  the  Rails.  The  inspection  should  be  made  early,  before 
the  Day  Trains  commence  running.  Where  obstructions  are 
likely  to  occur,  the  Track  must  be  examined,  if  possible,  not 
more  than  30  minutes  in  advance  of  Passenger  Trains. 


116 


He  is  expected  to  engage,  personally,  in  all  work  neces- 
sary to  keep  his  Section  in  complete  order,  and  will  not,  without 
the  consent  of  the  Road-Master,  employ  more  than  his  regular 
force,  unless  a  slide  or  other  emergency  shall  require  it ;  in  which 
event  he  must,  without  waiting  for  further  instructions,  proceed 
to  employ  as  many  hands  as  may  be  necessary,  and  report  the 
fact  by  the  earliest  opportunity,  to  the  Road-Master. 


117 


When  there  is  danger  of  slides,  he  must  carefully  exam- 
ine the  slopes,  and  where  Rocks,  Stones,  Stumps  or  masses  of 
Earth  become  loosened  from  any  cause,  so  that  there  is  a  possi- 
bility that  they  may  fall  upon  the  Road,  he  shall  cause  them  to 
fall  at  such  times  as  will  allow  their  removal  before  the  passage 
of  a  Train,  using  the  necessary  precaution  to  prevent  them  break- 
ing a  Rail,  or  otherwise  injuring  the  Track.  He  will  not  allow 
Wood  or  other  Materials  to  be  piled  within  six  feet  of  the 
Track. 


32  Rules  and  Regulations 

-LJ-O  A  Danger  Signal  must  be  conspicuously  displayed  upon 
the  Road  whenever  an  obstruction  occurs,  whether  a  Train  is  ex- 
pected or  not,  as  a  signal  to  Engineers  to  stop.  A  Eed  Flag,  on 
an  Engine,  by  day,  or  a  Red  Light,  by  night,  is  to  give  notice 
that  an  Extra  Train  is  to  follow  at  a  short  interval.  When  an 
obstruction  occurs,  and  no  Flag  or  Board  is  at  hand,  a  man  must 
be  sent  to  give  notice  to  Trains  by  holding  up  both  Hands  and 
Waving  a  Hat  or  Handkerchief.  As  Extra  Trains  or  Engines  may 
pass  over  the  Eoad  without  previous  notice,  Section-Masters 
must  always  be  prepared  for  them.  (See  Signal  and  Train  Rules. ) 
By  the  word  obstruction,  is  meant  anything  that  may  interfere 
with  the  passage  of  Trains.  The  displacement  of  a  Rail,  or  the 
use  of  a  Hand-Car  or  Truck  on  the  Track,  is  an  obstruction,  and 
should  not  be  attempted  without  due  regard  to  the  precautions 
above  mentioned. 


119 


Particular  attention  must  be  paid  to  keeping  the  Ditches 
and  Culverts  clear  of  obstructions,  and  such  new  ones  must  be 
made  as  the  Road-Master  may  direct.  The  Road  Ditches  must 
be  kept  open  at  all  times,  and  be  made  of  such  size  as  will  pass 
the  water  freely  during  heavy  rains.  Great  care  must  be  taken 
in  removing  dirt,  to  keep  the  Ballast  clean,  and  no  Material 
should  be  so  placed  at  the  side  of  it  as  to  prevent  the  water  from 
passing  out  of  the  Ballast  during  a  rain.  The  Channels  or  Streams, 
for  a  considerable  distance  above  the  Road,  should  be  occasion- 
ally examined,  and  brush,  drift,  and  other  obstructions  removed. 
During  heavy  rains  and  storms  all  hands  must  be  placed  on  duty, 
and  the  whole  closely  watched. 


120 


The  condition  of  the  Track  will  be  examined  by  the 
Road-Master  at  every  visit,  and  notes  taken,  from  which  a  Monthly 
Report  must  be  prepared,  exhibiting  the  condition  of  each  Sec- 
tion, and  stating  particularly,  whether  any  accident  has  occurred 
from  slides,  irregularity  of  surface,  obstructions,  neglect  or  other 
causes.     These  reports  will  be  examined  and  filed,  and  for  any 


Maleigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  J(}om/pany.         33 

carelessness  or  inattention  to  duty  on  the  part  of  a  Section-Master 
or  for  any  instance  of  intemperance,  lie  shall  promptly  be  dis- 
charged. 

1 91 

JL/Lk X  Where  there  are  private  sidings,  it  is  the  duty  of  the 
Section-Master  to  see  that  the  rules  and  conditions  under  which 
they  have  been  granted  are  complied  with  ;  and  particularly  that 
temporary  switch  irons  when  used,  are  immediately  removed 
from  the  Track,  so  as  to  offer  no  obstruction  to  Trains. 

199 

-L^J^J  Track  Repairers  must  notice  every  Engine  that  passes, 
and  if  a  Red  Flag  is  observed  upon  any  one,  care  must  be  taken 
that  no  obstruction  is  placed  or  left  upon  the  Track,  before  the 
passage  of  the  next  Train. 


123 


Each  Section-Master  must  keep  a  Diary  of  work  done, 
and  Material  consumed  ;  also  an  account  of  Materials  and  Tools 
received,  and  from  whom  ;  also  for  what  purpose  Material  is  used. 
He  must  also  report  monthly,  the  number  and  condition  of  Tools. 
All  property  belong  to  the  Company  on  his  Section  is  in  his 
charge,  and  he  will  be  held  personally  responsible  for  its  safe- 
keeping. He  must  have  a  Depot  for  Materials  upon  his  Section, 
and  not  allow  any  Chairs,  Spikes,  or  other  old  Material  to  be 
scattered  along  the  Road,  but  have  it  brought  together  in  one 
place. 


124 


Section  Masters  are  required  to  assist,  in  removing 
Cars,  broken  and  left  upon  the  Road,  and  place  them  upon  the 
nearest  Siding  without  delay,  and  will  render  any  assistance  re- 
quired in  case  of  accident. 


125 


It  is  the  duty  of  the  Section  Master  to  note  the  time  of 
Trains.  If  they  run  ahead  of  time,  or  the  Train  Hands,  or  any 
other  persons  connected  with  the  Road,  violate  the  Rules,  he  must 
report  them  to  the  Road  Master  ;  should  he  fail  to  do  so,  it  will 
be  sufficient  reason  for  making  him  a  party  to  the  violation,  and 
subject  him  to  punishment. 


34  Rules  and  Regulations 

■*■  «-l  v^  When  it  is  necessary  to  discharge  or  suspend  from  duty, 
any  Employee  under  their  direction,  Section  Masters  will  report 
the  case  promptly  to  the  Road  Master  for  his  approval,  and  no 
addition  should  be  made  to  the  number  of  Employees  without 
the  consent  of  the  Road  Master,  except  in  case  of  sudden  emer- 
gency, as  provided  for  in  Rule  for  Section  Masters,  No.  116. 

J-^  •  In  all  cases  of  accident  or  danger,  report  promptly  to 
the  Road  Master. 


Raleigh  &  Gaston  Railroad  Company. 


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RULES  FOR  BRIDGE  WATCHMAN. 

1 9ft 

J-fcJO  Watchman  on  Bridges  must  keep  a  constant  supply  of 
water  upon  the  Bridge  at  such  intervals  as  may  be  required  by 
the  Boad  Master. 

19Q 

ifclv/  They  must  follow  every  Train,  with  a  bucket  of  water 
in  hand,  and  extinguish  any  coals  that  may  have  fallen  from  the 
Engine. 

-IX-Jv/  In  winter,  they  must  remove  all  Snow  from  oft  the 
Bridges  and  Track  as  quickly  as  possible,  after  it  has  fallen. 


36  Rules  and  Regulations 

YARD  MASTERS. 


131 


It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Yard  Master  to  see  that  each 
train  is  properly  made  up  before  leaving  the  Depot  at  Raleigh. 
He  must  be  at  the  Shops  or  Depot  on  arrival  and  departure  of 
every  train. 


132 


He  shall  have  control  of  the  Yard  Engine  when  it  is  on 
duty,  and  shall  see  that  Freight  Cars  are  carried  to  and  from  the 
& arehouse  as  the  Freight  Agent  may  require,  and  shall  have  all 
Oars  moved  from  place  to  place,  as  may  be  directed  by  the  Mas- 
ter Machinist  or  the  Agent  at  Raleigh. 


133 


He  shall  report  to  the  Master  Machinist  when  a  Spe- 
cial Train  is  required.  He  shall  also  examine  the  frogs  and  Switch- 
es in  the  Yard,  and  between  the  Shops  and  the  North  Carolina 
Depot,  and  report  to  the  Road  Master  any  repairs  needed,  and  in 
case  immediate  attention  is  required,  he  shall  report  to  the  Mas- 
ter Machinist  or  the  foreman  of  Shops,  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to 
have  the  necessary  repairs  made  at  once. 


134 


He  shall  see  to  the  cleaning  of  all  Passenger  Trains 
and  Coaches,  and  shall  have  the  Yard,  Coach-Shed  and  other 
places  around  the  Shops  kept  clean. 


Raleigh  Jt'  Gaston  Railroad    Company.         37 

CAR  INSPECTORS. 

loO     THE  CAR  INSPECTOR  is  under  the  direction 'of  the 

Master  Machinist,  to  whom  he  must  make  his  reports. 

■LWU  He  must  maintain  the  repairs  of  the  Cars  of  the  Com- 
pany and  their  fixtures,  so  as  to  render  them  efficient  for  service 
to  the  full  limit  of  capacity  allowed. 


137 


He  must  see  that  Individual  Cars,  and  Cars  of  other 
Companies  in  use  on  the  Raleigh  and  Gaston  Rail  Road,  are 
maintained  in  the  same  repair  and  efficiency  as  those  of  the 
Raleigh  and  Gaston  Rail  Road  Company. 

A.   B.    ANDREWS, 

Superintendent. 
APPROVED, 

W.  J.   HAWKINS, 

President. 


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